Why You Should Use EAAs NOT BCAAs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video I go over why you should be using EAAs not BCAAs. I go into two different studies about the effects of EAAs and how they are much grater then BCAAs. Please ask any questions you need on this topic int he comment section below.
BCAA: A branched-chain amino acid is an amino acid having aliphatic side-chains with a branch. Among the proteinogenic amino acids, there are three BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine and valine. Non-proteinogenic BCAAs include 2-aminoisobutyric acid.
EAA: Essential amino acid
An essential amino acid, or indispensable amino acid, is an amino acid that cannot be synthesized de novo by the organism, and thus must be supplied in its diet. The nine amino acids humans cannot synthesize are phenylalanine, valine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, and histidine
If you want to know the difference of EAAs and BCAAs please click the link below:
• BCAAs vs EAAs Suppleme...
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Link to science --- jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0184-9
Link to EAA product -- granitesupplements.com/product/adamantium-aminos/
correct sir
Are you out of the aminos? Tried to go to the store but out of stock.
I purchased your cosmic punch intra workout supplement on amazon twice now but each time I'm sent the 1.5 pound tub and you advertise it as 2 pounds. By the way I like your product but would love it if it were correctly represented. Thanks for your help.
Love your videos, John! The product link is broken?
Why everytime i have eaa no.matter the brand i get to have bloating after i mean like 4hrs later i tried over 10 top rated brands of eaa products. Same. 4 hrs later i am santa😂 maybe i am allergic to something in the eaa dna code or smth
Bcaas no matter the brand always go better along with me and i see much more difference.
Weird i know
Best bodybuilding coach in the industry. Hands down
Eea is a part of bcaa this guy is ranting shit
@@mikabremer9087 no, BCAAs are part of EAAs
I like him too
@@oswaldosalcedo5758 apparently he is an expert above and forgot to look......funny. How elementary too for anyone that would be an expert has looked at that spectrum on the back.
I agree, EAAs is the stuff!
Training has always been really good until I started using EAA's, then it went through the roof. Never thought this would make so much of a difference. Thanks to people out there like John Meadows educating us is just fantastic. RIP John, a lasting legend in the sport of bodybuilding.
Before workout?
@@stepaman best taken post or intra
Yea honestly I just started taking eaas on Monday and today I just felt so good didn’t have no caffeine either I just took my non stim before and about a hour in I started to drink my eaas and went another hour never felt fatigued felt strong
He's gone but I'm still here learning from this LEGEND!💪🏽
RIP John!! You are missed but never forgotten!! You are the best coach in the fitness industry!! I will watch your videos for the rest of my life!!
I’ve never watched and listened to so many videos by the same guy ever. Thanks John for the enlightenment via your extensive experience and pointers because it’s helped massively. Arm training is finally productive as is delt training. Absolute goldmine your channel.
Thank you!
Rest in peace, John. You will always, always be loved.
This is the best video on free form amino acids. Funny that BCAAs/EEAs have been commonly referred to as marketing scam these days when it's one of the very few that actually works.
Rest in peace, John.
@@brbjk.m.846 I don't disagree that it would be better to use EAAs instead, although there is some very technical data to suggest that BCAAs alone may have certain advantages, and that stacking EAA's with even more BCAA's or leucine can give greater effects.
Anyway, I've become a big believer in BCAA's. It's a great intra-workout supplement for people like me that aren't big eaters. They are cheaper and more available than EAA's, I can't consider them a scam anymore than whey protein.
Legit you are the best coach in this industry.PERIOD.
Hands down BEST no bullshit coach in the industry. Doesnt promote bullshit supplements and has the correct knowledge to share about nutrition, genetics, steroid use, workouts, everything. The Fitness industry needs more people like this desperately.
thank you my friend!
Has Courage to speak out against cronies and capitalist like Ms. D. May.
This was really interesting and eye opening. I use to use NCAA when I thought I didnt have enough to eat prior to working out, and now I see how that can be detrimental and how EAAs can be more helpful in that kind of situation. Thank you for a great video!
since I have been watching your videos i have gained muscle at 54 yrs old. When I get lost or need to refresh your my first port of call keep up the info mate...
Thank you very much for this info John. Fitness trainer for 20 years here.
This explains a lot the why "All of the periods that I had the best physique" was when I was taking all of my macros through my nutrition and using zero supplements.
It seems that the body is smart and needs real food in order to have optimum muscle growth and that the bodybuilding supplements all they do is disturbing the balance that the body needs in order to be in a mode of optimum muscle growth.
Whenever the industry starts to hype a product, I get suspicious. Thanks for the knowledge. New sub here!
Thank you :)
Its always about making money
Been binge watching your videos for the last 45 minutes and I would like to thank you for all of this great knowledge. It's like a bodybuilding college course. You inspire and motivate me. I hope one day to reach a similar level of accomplishment and enlightenment that I can also share with the world.
Mike S 45 minutes is binge watching now wtf lmfao
You mentioned the catabolic state briefly, but I caught it and I hope everyone else has. Everyone is starting to speak on the harm that can come from a half ass protein synthesis you get from only taking 3 of the 9 amino acids needed. Great vid.
Holy crap, thank you! I started taking BCAAs in January, and the results I was feeling was great, at first. After 4 different products, I was looking for something better bc I was starting to feel like nothing was happening anymore. I was at the store talking to them about this and they suggested REAAL (which is an EAA, but until now I didn't catch the difference). It was the most expensive one yet, but I got a discount on it and since I'm still trying things out, I decided to just go with it. These were great, most improvement yet! No Preworkout, just EAA, and power thru (and even increased energy the more sets I do!), the performance is impressive!
Thanx for this info, bc now this all makes sense for me. The BCAAs help me more than not, but the EAAs are the true winner for my peak performance!
Do u take BCAA along with EAA or just EAA alone?
What is the brand of the EAA that u are taking if u don't mind?
Do u think it is better to take BCAA+EAA or just EAA?
@@teojoni2311 The EAA is called "REAAL"
Its typically $40+ at Vitamin Shoppe, but as of writing my comment, VS has discontinued selling it. I asked and they were careful to answer, but the gist of it was that it was too expensive and they just weren't selling enough of it to keep it in stock (not sure about VS online or locations). I really like the results (so far) from REAAL, and the KONA Dragonfruit flavor is tasty good! The upshot in my case was that they discounted the REAAL because they went on clearance.
I don't take both BCAA+EAAs. I've been finding thru research that the EAAs have more potential for my goals, but there is so much propaganda out there that it's def confusing. However, sometimes i'll stack in some preworkout (C4) before the gym and I'll drink the EAAs intra and then also post workout (so like 3 scoops a day). This combo has given me the most of my muscles and less sore, and I'm starting my work outs with my old maxes now, so I'm impressed, honestly, as I'm not doing much else but eating as much protein as my body craves, thats it!
I love this stuff. Bodybuilding nutrition is the reason why I studied biochem and molec biology in college
FFS just bought some BCAAs today will be buying EAAs
What brands ? this is what i want to know.
Just finished a bottle of BC AAs and ordered your product for the next round. Can’t wait to give it a try. Your info is always so spot on and based on science John. Thanks for providing no BS information
Thank you Bill!
mountaindog1 John - just so I am clear. I can add carbs to this, right? I take about 50g of simple carbs when I lift. Are there any carbs in this mix? I didn’t see them in the nutritional info. Thanks!
So humble, knowledgable, and your just a complete beauty! Love your stuff, very refreshing!
Honestly I didn't understand anything you were talking about. But according to all the positive comments and feed back you know exactly what you're talking about.... You got yourself a new subscriber and ordering myself some EAAs right now! Thanks!
Thank you sir!
I think I can speak for everyone that makes an effort to better themselves by weight training. you have the best videos on the web. thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless.
Man I love your Channel!! Straight science mixed with imperical evidence and the trining and results to go with it. Thanks John!!
thank you John!
*empirical
Fuck eea bcaa is better. Kenton got rekt in the bcaa debate
Eea is a part of bcaa.
@@mikabremer9087 I lost brain cells whilst reading this comment...
Absolutely true.
this is really life changing information. so good to have someone like you sharing your knowledge.
420protoman did it work for you?
I haven't heard this and its cool that you show a product to either compare or straight up buy
Great video and information. Other BCAA studies have shown how pure leucine alone wasn't as beneficial when compared with valine and iso-leucine included. Following that logic, it makes sense that you simply need all EAAs to fully maximize protein synthesis. "Using BCAA's alone are like turning on the ignition with no gas in the tank." That's a good one, John is definitely one of the best coaches around.
Thanks for helping clearing the air with this one John. So many folks have or had the wrong idea so its awesome that your putting the facts out there
trying too
EAA+Cluster Dextrin should be the gold standard! Thanks for sharing, John.
100% is
intra workout or post?
intra
foxxrider250r intra
Amen to that statement.
It's so interesting to get knowledge from someone who has decades of experience
Love your content👍
Once i have tried Gatorade with creatine, and EAA as intraworkout and now, i cannot lay off from this magic potion ! More videos like this mate !
yes sir!
Peter Bandoľa was there a noticeable difference once you started EAA?
Is this still viable, i just ordered the recovery factor x he recomends.
Should be receiving my Granite EAA’s today!! Can’t wait!!! Thanks for making a great product!
The Gatorade and amino combo has truly revolutionized my training and recovery. I don't even bother with protein powders as much. Definitely not as sore as often.
YES!!!!
Man man man i whas looking for this info i used bcaa s in the past and now i only use eaa love your information mountaindog you are the best
100% agree and always drop my Bcaa's Eaa's directly after I train which in turn gives me 25 grams protein in this formula BOOM. After 30yrs wpi or bcaas after training I have found far superior results doing my Bcaas and Eaas together
Scott Anderson the eaa should be taking while you are training not after after the training
Miss ya big dog. Ty so much for all that you do. Simply amazed at the Passion* and Knowledge* you possess. Wish there were more like you, also so passionate about teaching!
Great info, I read the study by Robert Wolfe a few weeks ago. Another interesting find was this "For example, the addition of 5 g of BCAAs to a beverage containing 6.25 g whey protein increased muscle protein synthesis to a level comparable to that induced by 25 g of whey protein." So bcaa's can be handy when you can't get a full meal in.
yes, but who only consumes 6.25 grams of whey in a drink? I do agree with you though, I just think that data is not very relevant (but solid)
lol, not sure but I use the same principal with my snacks, if i have a bar or a low protein meal at work or something ill just mix bcaas to get the same effect to hold me over until I can eat a solid meal. Whey doesnt agress with me, even isolate but most people could easily just have 20-30g of whey instead of buying bcaas.
that makes sense..thank you Craig!
Hey John I just wanted to also say that enjoy watching all your videos because you give credit where credit's due you're not taking all the credit for other people's work and ideas unfortunate lot of people don't do that that just goes to show you how much of a straight-up guy you are so I appreciate that
Another great non bs informative vid
thank you!
Thanks for everything man...will miss you always.. ❤️
God damnit John I just bought BCAAs the other day and used them. Then, i find this video. Serious though, thanks for the info!
Add some collagen powder to it or something :p
gtamike_TSGK i happen to have some so will do! Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the video , reliable source and always giving good info.
You are my new life coach for body building 🙏🏼 I love and enjoy your workout videos and knowledge of it all 💯👍🏼👊🏻❤️ I just dunno why it took so long to find your channel.
This is really good info, man. Thanks for sharing this knowledge.
I've done extensive research on EAA's and BCAA's, and after hearing what you said about BCAA's causing a prolonged catabolic effect, it completely blew my mind! Always learn something new watching your videos man.
I knew it my father in law is huge and he told my essential Aminos not bcaa thanks for great info!
A man that is a good example for future bbodybuilder humble
You learn something new every day man am glad i see your videos love your videos 💪💪
Iv shifted all my TH-cam fitness trust to you bro. Great vids. Keep em coming.
Lewis Wright he has some great knowledge, doesn’t he? Much better than that clown Marc Lobsterliner.
John make a food list of full aminos in foods! Would be a video up your alley. I know mushrooms and watermelon are gifts from god. I would love to hear more from you!
What's so special about watermelon? And mushrooms? Lol
@@stanbarron4330 google it. "Muschroom nutritional facts"
Liked before viewing.
Was looking for a youtuber that is credible talking about BCAAs. I found it
God bless you! I felt it and switched without knowing, but felt better from eea-s.
Now I understood why. Thank you Johnny!
Rock on!
bcaa turns on mtor. but it doesnt keep it on. if there are no eaa then the mtor feeds on muscle. so use the eaa to turn on mtor and feed it so your muscles dont get eaten!!
This definitely in creased my stimulation of "Caveat EMPTOR" when it comes to buying just BCAAs. :)
Sold the shit out of me brother. Damn good stuff sir
Great video John ! Nice T-Shirt too 😃👌
god bless you Mr Meadows aka mountain traps. Thanks for the essential aminos tip!
Great info. Thank you John! I'm switching to EAAs.
Hello John, I'm an ectomorph, toothpick body type. I've noticed that bcaa's work really good for me ONLY when I eat enough protein from food. However, I've also noticed that it gives me a slight hyperthyroid issue (I feel hyper and lose a bit of weight as a result) when I don't eat enough and do too much in the day and not eat enough calories in general (really hard as an ectomorth to eat enough, friggin sux!).
Looks like I'll be switching to eaa's asap. I had a hunch about this long time ago, that eaa's are superior to bcaa's. Thanks to this video and actual research with actual people, I'm now confident that bcaa's were only part of the equation for achieving illusive anabolism all ecto's need, thus using eaa's to get these results is the best way to prevent muscle loss even under heavy aerobic exercise, you will NOT lose a single gram of muscle mass.
Body types are a myth.
@@hornet-h3v Yeah? Why can't I gain a pound then? Cure my skinny body, if body types are a myth, because then I can do what you do exactly the same and gain massive weight? Right? That's your logic?
I want to be bigger and not take steroids. And I bet I can out-eat ANYONE in a buffet. I eat 4000+ calories a day, EASILY!!!!! Often more! Yet I'm well under 170 pounds, (pure muscle but skinny) and I stay there. Fucken sux!
@@jaimeisreal watch his 3 things he wishes he knew when he started bodybuilding, eat calorie dense foods. Body type myth is a myth, you just have a faster metabolism.
@@jaimeisreal i think he meant that this classification system is outdated. There can be skinny types having low bf% and not be able to add muscle easily, but there are also skinny fat people with high bf% but still low muscle mass. According to ecto meso and endomorph classification this is not possible. So this basically means that the real world does not confirm this kind of classification and therefore is outdated.
@@jaimeisreal find the right foods don’t give into that body type stuff. Can’t gain weight? Make shakes (oats, milk or nut milk, protein powder, fruit, avocado, peanut butter or pbfit) get creative you’re body will thank you later especially if you are actually training to gain
I'm finally taking EAAs up here in Vancouver Canada as we now have them by brand Revolution !
Yes, thanks for anther awesome video. I have a question... so I understand that BCAAs are basically useless in the absence of other aminos HOWEVER would you reccomend EAAs to prevent muscle breakdown while training during fasted periods?Yes, thanks for anther awesome video. I have a question... so I understand that BCAAs are basically useless in the absence of other aminos HOWEVER would you reccomend EAAs to prevent muscle breakdown while training during fasted periods?
that is a viable strategy yes
Great video. Definitely got me thinking more about EAAs. Thank you
I love the content! Can’t wait I’m 7 weeks out from lackland classic
R.I.P John, we still watch and appreciate your content, long live king!💪
Let's cut to the chase .. you're going to have to move to my part of the world and join my gym
Thanks for all the knowledge brother. Rest peacefully 🙏🏼
Mountaindog FOR THE WIN!!!
I feel its feel your body john said best course of action. He knows that some people need more if one or the other. People are all a little different. If this makes a bigger impact for more people,its great to hear him let people know
Dang I'm currently using bcaas I'm learning! Thanks Mr Meadows!
Im trying to plan my diet and regiment and came across that article by robert wolfe myself. Searched here on youtube and came across your vid and am glad that you read the exact same one and can back it up with your own experience.
BCAA's more specific Leucine, turns on MTOR, like you said the powerhouse of protein synthesis. But what BCAAs are missing are the raw materials that help BUILD muscle. Without the nutrients protein and fat nothing will happen.
I guess I shouldve continued listening before commenting lol! You covered it!
haha :)
If you eat you will have nutrients, hello? EAAs are found in food !
If I had to pick one would be BCAAs cause it triggers protein synthesis!!! Easy money!
food takes too long to break down
@@vcash1112 all of these boys were built on bcaas. Didnt seem to do any harm. I can turn it on with bcaas then eat and save 20 quid
Although John was on the juice, his advice and suggestions were always on point about bodybuilding.
Mr. Mountain Dog, I’m hyped that I found your channel. Great stuff! Does your adamantium aminos contain bcaa’s? Thanks for your knowledge!!!
yes in a great ratio plus the other 6 essential aminos.
RIP John it’s crazy that u gone man. U like a grandpa to us young bucks prayers sent out to ur family always. Ur legacy will forever be here king.
I only have time to workout early AM in a fasted state as soon as I'm done with workout I eat a large breakfast. So my question is do I sip on EAA's during workout or take after with post workout meal?
during training
Really informative John... great to hear. Definitely something to think about
thank you!
I got your EAAs after watching this and have been mixing it with "insert generic sports drank" and drinking during sessions, and I dunno if it's just my head or the product but I seem to have really been making gains without altering my training or diet. (shrug) I'll take it :)
Hell yea!
Have you been gaining any belly fat from the sugar in the sports drink?
@@Spanian shhh buy bcaa.(fuck eaa
Take them in after your session not whilst training
As always, great info! Thanks, John!))
How many times a day do I drink EAAs should I take them before workout during or after I workout at 4am should I drink EAAs with my preworkout?
just during
Thanks mountain Dog much appreciated bud
great work, John
ty!!!!
Hey John I was just watching your video on BCAA'S & AEE'S I was wondering if you can tell me the name of your product again that you have all that supplement in it thank you very much I thought the video was awesome I always believe branched chain amino acids where the way to go as well I like to try out the EAA
granitesupplements.com/product/eaas/
there you go! code for new customers is GraniteStrong25
Thanks for this I switched last week and to see this video seals the deal for me boss
you bet
John just started watching you, I’ve appreciated you as your old school grass roots with humility
You have any stuff for older guys to gain muscle or max out my frame?
, I’m 57 and been lifting drug free for about 32 yrs
tons of workouts on this channel...hundreds!
Great videos John! Keep it up.
thank you!
Im so glad Ive been watching you videos I want to 🙏 thank you learning alot, ive been tracking macros but always seem to be going over fats and sometimes carbs and not getting close to protein but will try the EAA’ s as opposed to BCAA I used to use scivation BCAA years ago. 57 years 5’ 4” 144 lbs tryin to lean out just dropped 500 cal 3 days ago and am def feeling it in the gym ugh! Anyways maybe add calories back percentages are 40% protein 20% fat (LOL) 40% carbs. Any thoughts would be great thanks John Love ❤️ you and all your help 😉
dropping 500 calories at once is alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly and immediately within the days following I resumed my regular maintenance (ish) so need to figure this out 😉
Hi John. Thank's again for another great info video.
Thanks for the info John.
I understand the various arguments for bcaa and eaa but if a person agrees with the 'all eaa required' model why not simply use a decent whey / protein supplement drink which contain the complete protein profile?
im not a fan of drinking whey while training,and the digestion it requires,where as aminos can essentially get right into blood from stomach and into muscle...
Thanks for reply. Makes sense!
:)
Is gross congestion from high amount of EAA during workout?
John would just like thank u for clearing this confusing up for big fan thanks a lot keep doing u
thank you
John, my favourite as always, wish I could meet you in person!
I live in Estonia, Tallinn and I follow you always, do you think sometime we will get to enjoy those products in europe? I think you can send them but I remember them being quite expensive (understandable) due to fees. I would love to have the pre workout and that adamantium. Hope this finds you well John, best to your family and everyone!
Are you mixing both BCAA and EAA or just ues EAA only?
Is there a best time to take EAA.
Just came across your Channel. Love it.
Thanks for all your training help.
Tom
I enjoy your videos John, but it's a shame your products aren't available in the UK!!!!
working on it... powermyself must have ran out
Good advice from the man who now's 😎
English class is another good advice ;)
John the info you put out is fantastic! I've been following strength sports and bodybuilding since the late 70's. Never ceases to amaze me how the info gets better! Sure we get side tracked like you said with the BCAA craze! But the scientists keep going! I'm going to have to give your product a shot! Even though at 54 maybe I can squeeze some more out of these old (er) bones! Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Great video, John. Do you advise that EAAs are best dosed at 9g intra (or whatever dosage provides 3g of L-Leucine) in line with the dosage in your recovery factor product? As I've seen suggestions upwards of 15g. Thank you.
yes that will do the job
Thumbs up 👍
Rumor has it whenever you sip EAAs 3 times during your workout, John Meadows shows up behind you
John Legendary Guy
I know this is late but at 2:45 you mention that EAA worked every bit as good. Isn't that because of the insulin release that you referenced earlier in the video? At 1:50
could be
Thanks so much for this useful Information John 👍.
Found you from Dave Palumbo!
thank you for coming over!